BIZARRE: 6 | Mind Blowing Facts

The first Women’s Champions Cup: what is it and should we pay attention?

This newsletter looks at Fifa’s new competition, which takes place in London this week and has a $2.3m prize fund

The Guardian - UK · Jan 27

USWNT Takeaways: Trinity Rodman Captains U.S. to 6–0 Rout of Paraguay

In its first match of 2026, the U.S. grew into a game that showed rust and quality in almost equal measure.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 25

Chelsea’s Alyssa Thompson: ‘I think of this as like going away for college like all my friends did’

Blues’ record signing talks to Sophie Downey about adapting to English football culture, the challenge of leaving family behind and being well taught by Sonia Bompastor

The Guardian - UK · Jan 23

2026 NWSL Schedule: Top Matchups to Circle on the Calendar

Back and bigger than ever, here are some picks of the best matches to watch from the NWSL’s 248-game slate.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 15

‘Europe, be afraid’: Le Sommer adds more star power to Mexico’s French revolution

The arrival at Toluca of another France favourite adds to Liga MX Femenil’s claim of being among the world’s top five

The Guardian - UK · Jan 15

Sam Coffey’s Man City move is another blow for a hamstrung NWSL

USWNT stars have a world of options as their domestic league struggles to match European teams’ ambition

The Guardian - US · Jan 14

USWNT captain Lindsey Heaps signs with NWSL’s Denver Summit

The US midfielder will join the NWSL expansion side after her OL Lyonnes contract ends in June

The Guardian - US · Jan 12

U.S. Defender Emily Sams ‘Ready for a New Challenge’ With Move to Angel City FC

The Los Angeles club acquired Sams via a trade with Orlando Pride in exchange for $650,000 intraleague transfer funds.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 9

USWNT Roster Takeaways: Trinity Rodman Leads Young, All-NWSL Group

Emma Hayes’s 26-player roster for the upcoming friendlies against Paraguay and Chile features players who play their club soccer in the U.S.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 8

Kansas City Current hire Chris Armas as head coach after MLS stints

The former USMNT player held multiple MLS jobs and last coached in women’s soccer at the college level in 2014

The Guardian - US · Jan 7